Publisher's Synopsis
Returning to 1981 to save your brother who has eaten himself into a confinement cell-also known as his bedroom-has unforeseen consequences that lands Dessy Ortega in an epic mess.
After a dirty tackle shatters his leg along with his football dreams, Jojo Ortega finds himself drowning in an ocean of hopelessness and junk food. Retreating into his room to hide from the life of popularity that he once knew, he seeks comfort in junk food and endless games of Donkey Kong. As Dessy stumbles upon the freakish power of her rusty backyard swing set that transports her through time, she realizes that she holds the key to altering her brother's dire fate. However, this power comes with a devastating cost. To save Jojo, Dessy must sacrifice her own relationship with Frankie, her long-time love since freshman year. Rewinding time will erase her from Frankie's memory. Each journey through time, Dessy unravels layers of self-discovery, family secrets, and the boundless strength of love.
